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1 LIFE-CYCLE COST ANALYSIS PROCEDURES MANUAL State of California Department of Transportation Division of Maintenance Pavement Program

2 LCCA Procedures Manual August 213 DISCLAIMER This manual is intended for the use of Caltrans and non-caltrans personnel on projects on the State Highway System regardless of funding source. Engineers and agencies developing projects off the State Highway System may use this manual at their own discretion. Caltrans is not responsible for any work outside of Caltrans performed by non-caltrans personnel using this manual. ACKNOWLEDGMENT The information contained in this manual is a result of efforts of many individuals in the Department of Transportation, Pavement Program, Division of Maintenance, LCCA Users Group, California Pavement Preservation Center, and University of California Pavement Research Center.

3 LCCA Procedures Manual August 213 PREFACE Caltrans utilizes Life-Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) to study the pavement investment alternative on the state highway projects in California. LCCA is an analytical technique that uses engineering economic principles to evaluate long-term investment options. The analysis enables total cost comparison of competing pavement alternatives with equivalent benefits. LCCA accounts for relevant costs to the sponsoring agency, owner, operator of the facility, and the roadway user that will occur throughout the analysis period of alternatives. It is Caltrans' policy that life-cycle cost impacts are fully taken into account when making project-level decisions for pavements. Beginning in 27, a LCCA is required for all pavement projects that are done on the State Highway System, regardless of funding source, with the exceptions of HM-1, Minor A and Minor B, encroachment permit, maintenance pullout, and landscaping projects. In 213, projects no longer require LCCA. Caltrans uses life-cycle cost analysis software, which is called RealCost. RealCost is a program developed by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and was chosen by Caltrans as the official software for evaluating the long term cost effectiveness of alternative designs for new and existing pavements. The first version that was used by Caltrans was RealCost 2.2CA starting in 27. In 213, Caltrans developed a newer version of RealCost Version 2.5CA, which is a modified version of FHWA RealCost Version 2.5 to include many improved features. Caltrans has developed Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Procedure Manual to provide LCCA procedures and step-by-step instructions on how to use RealCost. Caltrans revises the manual periodically due to changes in policy, procedures, data and software. The purpose of the revisions is to save engineers time and improve the accuracy and consistency of the analysis. The most recent version of LCCA Procedures Manual and RealCost software program shall be used to ensure proper reference to current LCCA policies, data, procedures, and guidance. The contents of this manual are organized as follows: Chapter 1 is an introductory chapter, which goes over the basic concepts of LCCA, including policies and applications of LCCA within Caltrans and the benefits of using LCCA. The policy changes include elimination of the required LCCA on projects. Chapter 2 outlines the principles and procedures of LCCA including new processes to select pavement alternatives. Chapter 3 discusses LCCA methodology in detail, along with RealCost Version 2.5CA installation and detailed step by step instructions. iii

4 LCCA Procedures Manual August 213 Chapter 4 gives insight on analyzing the LCCA results, and some of the limitation involved with using LCCA. There are discussions on comparing results for choosing the most cost effective pavement alternative. There are also eight appendices, which include various tables and references. Additional information including LCCA examples and HQ LCCA Coordinator contact information can be found at the LCCA website: html Questions regarding LCCA may be directed to the HQ LCCA Coordinator. iv

5 LCCA Procedures Manual August 213 TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE... iii Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION Purpose of This Manual MAP-21 & Asset Management Purpose of LCCA Caltrans Policy LCCA Exception Request When to Perform LCCA Where to Document LCCA LCCA in Value Analysis LCCA in Other References Roles and Responsibilities... 4 Chapter 2 LCCA APPROACHES LCCA Basis LCCA Elements Source Selecting Pavement Alternatives Use of Flowcharts for Selecting Design Alternatives Analysis Period Traffic Data Discount Rate Maintenance and Rehabilitation Sequences Estimating Costs Agency Costs User Costs Initial Costs Maintenance Costs Rehabilitation Costs Future Project Support Costs Remaining Value Calculating Life-Cycle Costs Chapter 3 RealCost Version 2.5CA Methodology Installing & Starting RealCost Version 2.5CA Installation Start Up RealCost Version 2.5CA Program Operations Project-Levels Inputs Project Details Input Analysis Options Input Traffic Data Input v

6 LCCA Procedures Manual August Value of User Time Traffic Hourly Distribution Added Vehicle Time and Cost Save Project-Level Inputs Alternative-Level Inputs M&R Sequence Input Alternative Input Cost Estimate Calculators for Future Rehabilitation and Input Warnings and Errors Simulation and Outputs Administrative Functions Chapter 4 SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS Summary Limitations of RealCost Version 2.5CA Project with Variable Conditions Comparing Pavement Alternatives Costs RealCost Output Values Document the Preferred Pavement Alternative Status of LCCA Procedures Manual Additional Information Transmittal of Life-Cycle Cost Information REFERENCES APPENDIX 1: Glossary and List of Acronyms APPENDIX 2: List of RealCost Limitations and Bugs APPENDIX 3: Procedures for Estimating Ramp Alternatives APPENDIX 4: Typical Pavement M&R Schedules for California... 1 APPENDIX 5: Traffic Inputs Estimation APPENDIX 6: Alternate Procedure for Calculating Construction Year AADT APPENDIX 7: List of Tables APPENDIX 8: LCCA Pavement Type Selection Flow Charts vi

7 LCCA Procedures Manual August 213 Figure Number LIST OF FIGURES Description Figure 2-1 New Construction and ion Pavement Alternatives Selection Flowchart... 8 Figure 2-2 LCCA Lane Widening Flowchart... 1 Figure 2-3 Shoulder and Intersection Widening Flowchart Figure 2-4 Ramp Widening Flowchart Figure 2-5 and Rehabilitation Figure 2-6 and Rehabilitation Figure 2-7 Pavement Condition vs. Years Figure 2-8 Pavement M&R Schedule Determination Flow Chart Figure 2-9 Example of Pavement M&R Schedule Figure 3-1 Active X Control Excel Message Figure 3-2 Initial Panel Click to START Figure 3-3 RealCost Version 2.5CA Switchboard Figure 3-4 Project Details Panel Figure 3-5 Analysis Options Panel Figure 3-6 Design Designation... 4 Figure 3-7 Traffic Data Panel Figure 3-8 Average Annual Daily Truck Traffic Information Figure 3-9 Free Flow Capacity Calculation Panel Figure 3-1 Value of User Time Figure 3-11 Traffic Hourly Distribution Selection... 5 Figure 3-12 WeekdaySingle Peak Traffic Hourly Distribution RealCost Version 2.5CA Figure 3-13 Weekday Double Peak Traffic Hourly Distribution for the RealCostVersion 2.5CA Figure 3-14 Weekend Flat Peak Traffic Distribution Pattern Figure 3-15 Weekend Skew Peak Traffic Distribution Pattern Figure 3-16 Traffic Hourly Distribution Customized Pattern Panel Figure 3-17 Added Vehicle Time and Cost Panel Figure 3-18 Example of M&R Sequence Selection Pan Figure 3-19 Cost Estimate Pavement Type, Project Type Panel Figure 3-2 Alternative 1 Panel Figure 3-21 Cost Estimate Calculator Options... 7 Figure 3-22 Rehabilitation Flexible Pavement Panel Figure 3-23 Pavement Selection Panel Figure 3-24 Traffic Index (TI) Computation for Flexible Pavement Panel Figure 3-25 Rehabilitation Rigid Pavement Cost Estimation Panel Figure 3-26 Rehab Rigid Pavement Selection Panel Figure 3-27 Traffic Index (TI) Computation for Rigid Pavement Panel Figure Rehab Rigid Pavement Cost with Pavement Structural Layer Thickness Panel Figure 3-29 Rigid Pavement Estimate Data Panel Figure 3-3 CPR Selection Table Figure 3-31 M&R Rigid Pavment Base Repair Information Window Figure 3-32 Flexible Pavement Cost Estimate Panel... 8 Figure 3-33 Input Warnings Figure 3-34 Deterministic Results Panel Figure 4-1 Deterministic Results from RealCost Version 2.5CA Report Page No. vii

8 LCCA Procedures Manual August 213 LIST OF TABLES Table Number Description Table 2-1 LCCA Anaysis Periods Table 2-2 Caltrans Climate Region Classification Table 2-3 Priority Matrix Table 3-1 Traffic Input Values Table 3-2 Transportation Component Consumer Price Indexes Table 3-3 Final Pavement Surface Choices Table 3-4 Productivity Estimates of Typical Future Rehabilitation Strategies for Flexible Pavements 66 Table 3-5 Productivity Estimates of Typical Future Rehabilitation Ramp Strategies for Flexible Pavements Table 3-6 Productivity Estimates of Typical Future Rehabilitation for Rigid and Composite Pavements Table 3-7 Productivity Estimates of Typical Future Ramp Rehabilitation for Rigid and Composite Pavements Page No. viii

9 LCCA Procedures Manual August Purpose of This Manual CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION This manual describes uniform policies and procedures of Life-Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA), for projects with pavement on the State Highway System, regardless of funding source. This manual provides step-by-step instructions for using RealCost Version 2.5CA, a program developed by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and modified by Caltrans to better meet the needs of California. This manual provides guidance and data for performing LCCA for pavement. It will help assure that pavement alternatives are analyzed objectively and consistently statewide, regardless of who engineers, builds, or funds the project. The RealCost Version 2.5CA program, this procedure manual, and additional information including LCCA examples can be accessed from the Caltrans LCCA Website at: html. 1.2 MAP-21 & Asset Management On July 6, 212, President Barack Obama signed into law P.L , the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21 st Century Act (MAP-21). MAP-21 provides transportation funds and transforms the framework for investments to guide the growth and development of the country s vital transportation infrastructure. It ensures that investments of federal-aid funds are directed to support progress toward achieving performance targets established in an asset management plan. Asset Management is a strategic approach to managing transportation infrastructure. The goal of Asset Management is to get the best results and performance from the preservation, improvement, and operation of infrastructure assets with the resources available. LCCA provides decision makers with the ability to determine the least-cost solution for a transportation investment requirement and is therefore a natural fit within the Asset Management framework Purpose of LCCA With increasing public scrutiny, government agencies are under great obligation to demonstrate their stewardship of public funds. MAP-21 encourages the use of LCCA for the evaluation of all major investment decisions in order to increase the effectiveness of those 1 Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Primer, U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Office of Asset Management, August 22. 1

10 LCCA Procedures Manual August 213 decisions. The goal is to achieve and sustain a desired state of good repair over the lifecycle of the assets at minimum practicable cost. (23 U.S.C. 11(a)(2), MAP ). Managing and preserving pavements is an increasingly important goal of highway agencies around the country. LCCA identifies the most cost-effective pavement alternatives for the long-term (initial costs plus long term maintenance and repair costs.). As transportation funds are tighter, Caltrans holds the responsibility towards taxpayers that California s transportation systems are cost effective and efficient. This responsibility begins at the initial capital expenditure and extends to the later maintenance and operations expenditures, throughout the entire life-cycle of the pavement. 1.4 Caltrans Policy The pavement alternative with the lowest life-cycle is viewed as having the lowest impact to Caltrans even if it has a higher initial cost. 1 HDM Topics 612 and 619 identify situations where a LCCA must be performed to assist in determining the most appropriate alternative for a project by comparing the life-cycle costs of different pavement types and design strategies including: 1) Pavement types (flexible, rigid, or composite); 2) Rehabilitation strategies; 3) Pavement design lives comparisons (e.g., 2 vs. 4 years); and 4) Implementation strategies (combining, widening and rehabilitation projects vs. constructing them separately). LCCA must be performed and documented, using the procedures and data in this manual, for all projects which include pavement work on the State Highway System except for the following types of projects: Major maintenance (HM-1) Minor A and Minor B Permit Engineering Evaluation Reports (PEER) Maintenance pullouts Landscape paving For the exempted projects, the Project Engineers and the project development team may determine on a case-by-case basis to perform a life-cycle cost analysis and how it should be documented for each project development phase. 1 See Deputy Directive #17 Use of Life Cycle Cost Analysis in Project Decision Making, by Malcolm Dougherty, Chief Deputy Director dated June 3, 21. 2

11 LCCA Procedures Manual August 213 Pavement work consists of all the work associated with constructing a pavement structure, including subgrade, subbase, base, surfacing, earthwork, pavement drainage, traffic handling to construct the pavement, removal of existing pavement or earthwork, and other costs necessary to build the pavement. It should also include associated support costs for planning, engineering, and construction oversight. It can consist of constructing, widening, rehabilitating, or overlaying lanes, shoulders, gore areas, intersections, parking lots, or other similar activities LCCA Exception Request Exemptions from LCCA require the written approval of the Chief Office of Concrete Pavement and Pavement Foundations in the HQ Pavement Program, and must be documented in the project initiation and approval documents. It is policy not to grant exemptions due to shortages in resources, funding sources, or not having sufficient time. Exemptions should involve a unique or unusual situation not addressed in this manual. Exemption requests must be submitted to the HQ LCCA Coordinator and must include project description, layout, typical cross sections, and reason for exemption When to Perform LCCA LCCA should be completed as early as possible in the project development process. Perform a LCCA during the Project Initiation Document (PID) phase and again during the Project Approval & Environmental Document (PA&ED) phase. With the exception of rehabilitation (program code 12, 122, and 125), performing a LCCA can be deferred from the PID phase to the PA&ED phase at the discretion of the district if any of the following apply: 1) Construction costs will not be programmed from the PID, such as the Project Study Report-Project Development Support (PSR-PDS). 2) Project is programmed for construction using the pavement and traffic control costs for the pavement alternative with the higher initial costs. Any deferral of LCCA should be documented in the PID and include the necessary resources to complete the analysis during the PA&ED phase. 1 LCCA must be completed prior to the PA&ED date. If a change in pavement design alters the pavement design life or other performance objectives during the design of the project, update the LCCA to include the new pavement alternative. 1 Pavement Policy Bulletin PPB 1-4, approved on April 12, 21. 3

12 LCCA Procedures Manual August Where to Document LCCA To document life-cycle costs in project documents follow the procedures in Appendix O-O of the Project Development Procedures Manual (PDPM). When the pavement alternative with the lowest life-cycle cost is not selected, the reasons must also be documented LCCA in Value Analysis This manual is intended to provide the procedures required to implement the current LCCA policies. LCCA must conform to the procedures and data in this manual. Life-cycle cost analysis performed as part of a Value Analysis study can only be used to meet the requirements for LCCA in HDM 619 and Project Development Procedures Manual, Chapter 8 if the analysis is done in accordance with the requirements found in this Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Procedures Manual for pavements LCCA in Other References Additional information can be found in Chapter 8 of the PDPM. This manual shall supersede any conflicting LCCA procedures found in the PDPM. This manual does not supersede HDM design procedures. 1.5 Roles and Responsibilities The roles and responsibilities for LCCA within Caltrans are defined below. HQ Pavement Program is responsible for the development of Caltrans policies, programs, guidelines, manuals, procedures, and standards that are used statewide for project pavement design. HQ LCCA Coordinator provides technical LCCA expertise and assistance to district staff. District Directors: o Ensures that their district follows Caltrans policies, procedures, and guidelines; o Implement quality control and quality assurance practices for each project development component; and o Implement independent quality assurance (commonly referred to as oversight) for each project development component. It is up to the individual districts to determine how to execute LCCA. Most Districts bear the responsibility to Design, while others to Materials or Cost Estimating Unit. District Project Engineer in Planning and Design are responsible in charge of the project development documents: o Establishes design parameters; o Verifies alternatives meet needs; o Development of LCCA; o Determines best pavement structure for the project; and o Documents decisions made. 4

13 LCCA Procedures Manual August 213 District Materials recommends pavement alternatives for new construction, widening, and rehabilitation. Provides expert advice. A preliminary Materials Report should be issued for LCCA (PID and PA&ED). District Traffic provides traffic data to the Project Engineer such as traffic forecasting, traffic volumes, traffic index, and transportation management plan. District Maintenance provides existing pavement conditions and may provide pavement alternatives for Maintenance and projects. Project Managers, Functional Managers, and Supervisors empower employees with appropriate tools, resources, time, and training to deliver project components. Ensure project compliance with policies, standards, procedures, and best practices. Outside Entities (i.e. Local Agencies and Consultants) are to use LCCA when performing on projects on the State Highway System. Districts are Caltrans contacts with outside entities and are responsible for coordinating processes with the outside entity to ensure compliance with Caltrans project development procedures. 5

14 LCCA Procedures Manual August LCCA Basis CHAPTER 2 LCCA APPROACHES When making decisions about pavement design, LCCA: Compares pavement alternatives; and Identifies the best strategy based on current information as well as meeting the project performance objectives. The study of costs, over a long analysis period, gives useful insight into which pavement alternative is the most cost effective. LCCA accounts for relevant costs, which include initial construction, maintenance and rehabilitation, project support, work zone effects, and user costs. The result of LCCA is a comparison of pavement alternatives. The total life-cycle cost associated with a project is divided into two types of costs: Agency Costs are costs that Caltrans pays for initial construction and future maintenance and rehabilitation with support cost. User Costs are the costs associated with the public motorists for the additional travel time and vehicle operation costs caused by construction related traffic delays converted to a dollar amount. 2.2 LCCA Elements The elements required to perform a LCCA are: Source 1) Pavement alternatives 2) Analysis period 3) Traffic data 4) Discount rate 5) Future maintenance and rehabilitation sequences 6) Costs (both Agency and User) 7) RealCost Version 2.5CA software The LCCA procedures described herein were derived from the FHWA s RealCost User Manual (24) and LCCA Technical Bulletin (1998), Life-Cycle Cost Analysis in Pavement Design, and the Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Primer (22). The additional tables, figures, and other resources included in this manual are specifically developed for projects in the State Highway System to guide the data inputs needed for running RealCost Version 2.5CA. 2.3 Selecting Pavement Alternatives A LCCA begins with the selection of pavement alternatives that will accomplish the same performance objectives for a project. For example, comparisons can be made between 6

15 LCCA Procedures Manual August 213 flexible vs. rigid pavements; rubberized hot mix asphalt () vs. conventional hot mix asphalt () pavements; mill-and-overlay vs. overlay; and 2-year vs. 4-year pavement design lives. Each selected pavement alternative must be a viable pavement structure that is both constructible and cost effective. This manual includes decision tree flowcharts to guide selection of pavement alternatives based on pavement project type. Pavement project types are divided into the following categories: New construction/reconstruction (see Figure 2-1 flowchart) Widening (see Figure 2-2 flowchart for Lane Widening, Figure 2-3 flowchart for Shoulder and Intersection Widening, Figure 2-4 flowchart for Ramp Widening) and rehabilitation (see Figure 2-5 flowchart for existing rigid pavement and rehabilitation projects and Figure 2-6 flowchart for existing flexible pavement and rehabilitation projects) The HDM Topic 63 provides definition for each of the project type. Please note that the flowcharts do not show all possible alternatives, which may be considered for a particular project. Additional pavement alternatives can be analyzed as determined by the project development team. However, the lowest life-cycle pavement design must be identified and where required in HDM Topic 612. For example, if the new construction flowchart indicates that a 4-yr Flexible and 4-yr CRCP (Continuously Reinforced Concrete Pavement) must be analyzed, a 4-yr JPCP (Jointed Plain Concrete Pavement) may also be analyzed. In order for 4-yr JPCP to be selected, it must be the lowest life-cycle cost of the 3 pavement alternatives. 7

16 LCCA Procedures Manual August Use of Flowcharts for Selecting Design Alternatives Figure 2-1 New Construction and ion Pavement Alternatives Selection Flowchart 8

17 LCCA Procedures Manual August 213 Instructions for Using New Construction or ion Flowchart: (1) Using Figure 2-1, select whether the pavement is for a mainline, connector, or ramp. Go to (1a) or (2). (2) If the pavement is for a mainline or connector, determine whether the 4-year TI is greater than or less than Go to (2a) or (3). (2a) If the 4-year TI is less than 11.5, compare a 4-year flexible pavement with a 4-year JPCP pavement. Choose the pavement alternative with the lowest lifecycle cost (LCC) (2aa). (3) If the 4-year TI is greater than or equal to 11.5, determine whether the project is in a high mountain or high desert climate region. Go to (3a) or (3b) (3a) If the project is in a high mountain or high desert climate region, compare a 4-year flexible pavement with a 4-year JPCP pavement. Choose the alternative with the lowest LCC (3aa). (3b) If the project is not in a high mountain or high desert region, then compare a 4-year flexible pavement with a 4-year CRCP pavement. Choose the pavement alternative with the lowest LCC (3bb). (1a) If the pavement is for ramps, compare a 2-year flexible, a 4-year flexible, and 4-year JPCP pavement. Choose the pavement alternative with the lowest LCC (1aa). Widening Flowchart: The following flowcharts provide instructions on how to choose alternatives for various widening projects, including widening lane, ramp, shoulder, and intersection. 9

18 LCCA Procedures Manual August 213 Figure 2-2 LCCA Lane Widening Flowchart 1

19 LCCA Procedures Manual August 213 Instructions for Using Lane Widening Flowchart Using Figure 2-2: (1) Begin here, and then proceed to step (2). (2) Decide if existing lane will be rehabilitated at the same time. If yes, proceed to step (6). If no, proceed to step (3). (6) If existing lane needs rehabilitation, perform LCCA on Rehabilitation work. Determine the strategy to analyze by using the Rehabilitation Selection Flowchart. Proceed to step (7). (7) Choose the alternative with lowest Rehabilitation cost. (3) Decide if the existing lanes warrant Rehab. If yes proceed to step (8). If no, proceed to step (4). (8) If existing lanes warrant rehab, consider between the options to combine Rehabilitation & Widening. Proceed to step (9). (9) Decide whether the Rehabilitation & Widening can be combined. If yes, proceed to step (6). If no, proceed to step (4). (6) If existing lane needs rehabilitation, perform LCCA on Rehabilitation work. Determine the strategy to analyze by using the Rehabilitation Selection Flowchart. Proceed to step (7). (7) Choose the alternative with lowest Rehabilitation cost. (4) Choose the type of surface for truck permitted lanes. Choose between Doweled JPCP step (1) or CRCP step (5) or (Un-doweled JPCP or Flexible/Composite) step (12). (5) If the CRCP surface is chosen, use 4-yr CRCP. LCCA is not required. (1) If the Doweled JPCP is chosen, consider between a 4-yr JPCP and a 4- yr CRCP. Proceed to step (11). (11) Choose the design with the lowest LCC alternative. (12) If un-doweled JPCP is chosen, decide if the widening will create a new truck permitted lane. If yes, proceed to step (18). If no, proceed to step (13). 11

20 LCCA Procedures Manual August 213 (18) Decide if the existing pavement is Composite, Flexible or Rigid. Proceed to step (22), (2) or (19), respectively. (22) If the existing pavement is Composite, compare between a 4-yr Composite and a 4-yr JPCP or CRCP. Proceed to step (21). (2) If the existing pavement is Flexible, compare between a 2-yr Flexible, 4-yr Flexible or 4-yr Composite (optional). Proceed to step (21). (19) If the existing pavement is concrete, compare between a 4-yr JPCP and a 4-yr CRCP. Proceed to step (21). (21) Choose design with lowest LCC alternative. (13) Decide if the pavement can be overlaid by at least.2 in the future. If yes, proceed to step (15). If no, proceed to step (14). (15) Determine if the existing pavement is more than 2-yrs old. If no, proceed to step (14). If yes, proceed to step (16). (16) If the existing pavement is more than 2 yrs. old, compare the options of a 2-yr Flexible and a 4- yr JPCP. Proceed to step (17). (17) Choose design with lowest LCC alternative. (14) Choose 4-yr design of same surface type as the existing surface type. 12

21 LCCA Procedures Manual August 213 Figure 2-3 Shoulder and Intersection Widening Flowchart 13

22 LCCA Procedures Manual August 213 Instructions for Using Shoulder and Intersection Widening Flowchart Using Figure 2-3: (1) Begin here, and then proceed to step (2) for Shoulder Widening or proceed to step (3) for Intersection Widening. (2) Choose design based on existing shoulder surface type or worker safety. See HDM for guidance. LCCA not required. (3) Decide if the existing road will be widen within the next 2-yrs. If yes proceed to step (4). If no, proceed to step (5). (4) Follow procedures for Lane Widening. (5) If the existing road does not need to be widened within the next 2 yrs, decide if the existing pavement warrants Rehab. If yes, proceed to step (6). If no, proceed to step (9). (6) If the existing pavement warrants rehabilitation, decide if rehabilitation can be combined with widening. If yes, proceed to step (7). If no, proceed to (9). (7) If rehabilitation and widening can be combined, perform LCCA on rehabilitation work. See rehabilitation selection flowchart to determine strategy to analyze. Proceed to step (8). (8) After LCCA on rehabilitation work, choose design with lowest LCCA rehabilitation alternative. (9) If the existing pavement does not warrant rehabilitation and cannot be combined with widening, compare 2-yrs & 4-yrs design of same surface type as existing. Proceed to step (1). (1) After comparing alternatives from step (9), choose design with lowest LCC alternative. 14

23 LCCA Procedures Manual August 213 Figure 2-4 Ramp Widening Flowchart 15

24 LCCA Procedures Manual August 213 Instructions for Using Ramp Widening Flowchart Using Figure 2-4: (1) Begin here, and then proceed to step (2). (2) Decide if auxiliary lanes will be added. If yes, proceed to step (4). If no, proceed to step (3). (4) If auxiliary lanes are to be added, decide if lanes will have more than 1,5 feet in length. If yes, proceed to step (8). If no, proceed to step (5). (8) If auxiliary lane is more than 1,5 feet, follow procedures for lane widening. (5) If auxiliary lane is less than 1,5 feet, decide if the matching pavement is concrete or asphalt. If concrete proceed to step (6). If asphalt proceed to step (7). (6) If matching pavement is concrete, use 4 yr. (7) If matching pavement is asphalt, compare between 2-yr vs. 4 yr. (3) If no auxiliary lanes are to be added, widen ramp to match pavement surface and life. See HDM for additional widening guidance. 16

25 LCCA Procedures Manual August 213 Acronyms: CSOL FDR LCC LCCA Capital Preventive Maintenance Crack, Seat, and Overlay Full Depth Reclamation Life-Cycle Cost Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Notes: 1. This flowchart provides general guidance to help determine which strategies to develop and analyze for pavement projects. This flowchart provides the minimum alternatives to consider. For questions, consult with HQ Pavement Reviewer or HQ LCCA Coordinator. 2. Where constraints exist, such as sound walls or floodplains, consult with HQ Pavement Reviewer or HQ LCCA Coordinator. 3. must be one of the competing alternatives when flexible pavement is being considered, unless is not viable for the project. Figure 2-5 and Rehabilitation Pavement Alternatives Selection for Existing Rigid Pavement Flowchart 17

26 LCCA Procedures Manual August 213 Instructions for Using and Rehabilitation Flowchart for Existing Rigid Pavement: Using Figure 2-5: (1) Begin here and determine if the project is a or rehabilitation. Go to (1a) or (2). (1a) If it is a, LCCA is not required. (2) If the project qualifies for rehabilitation determine if there is 1% to 2% stage 3 cracking. Refer to the Pavement Condition Report. Go to (3) or (5). Note: if the project has less than 1% stage 3 cracking, it is considered a project (refer to Design Information Bulletin 81). (3) If the pavement condition falls between 1% to 2% stage 3 cracking, determine if the number of lanes in one direction is greater than 3. Go to (3a) or (3b). (3a) If the number of lanes in one direction is greater than 3, compare a slab replacement and a 4-year rehabilitation in which the outer two lanes being replaced with concrete. Go to (4). (3b) If the number of lanes in one direction is 3 or less, compare a slab replacement with a 2-year crack, seat, and overlay (CSOL) rehabilitation. Go to (4). (4) If the strategy prevails as the lowest LCC, choose a strategy for your project (4a). If the does not give the lowest LCC, and the rehabilitation strategy is lower, go to (5) and run additional LCCA for further analysis. (4a) Choose strategy. (5) Determine if stage construction can allow for lane reduction or detouring traffic. Go to (5a) or (6). (5a) If the decision is yes, compare 2-year crack, seat, and overlay (CSOL), 4- year concrete overlay (white topping), and 4-year concrete lane replacement of the outer 2-lanes. Go to (5b). (5b) If there constrains such as sound walls or floodplains which make these alternatives unviable, contact the HQ LCCA Coordinator, otherwise choose the rehabilitation strategy with the lowest LCC. (6) If you are unable to temporarily reduce the number of traffic lanes or detour the traffic, then compare 2-year CSOL, 4-year CSOL, and 4-year precast concrete lane replacement of the outer two lanes. Go to (6a). (6a) If there constrains such as sound walls or floodplains which make these alternatives unviable, contact the HQ LCCA Coordinator, otherwise choose the rehabilitation strategy with the lowest LCC. 18

27 LCCA Procedures Manual August 213 Acronyms: CSOL FDR LCC LCCA Capital Preventive Maintenance Crack, Seat, and Overlay Full Depth Reclamation Life-Cycle Cost Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Notes: 1. This flowchart provides general guidance to help determine which strategies to develop and analyze for pavement projects. This flowchart provides the minimum alternatives to consider. For questions, consult with HQ Pavement Reviewer or HQ LCCA Coordinator. 2. Where constraints exist, such as sound walls or floodplains, consult with HQ Pavement Reviewer or HQ LCCA Coordinator. 3. must be one of the competing alternatives when flexible pavement is being considered, unless is not viable for the project. Figure 2-6 and Rehabilitation Pavement Alternatives Selection for Existing Flexible Pavement Flowchart 19

28 LCCA Procedures Manual August 213 Instructions for and Rehabilitation Flowchart for Existing Flexible Pavement: Using Figure 2-6: (1) Begin here and determine if the project is a or rehabilitation. Go to (1a) or (2). (1a) If it is a, LCCA is not required. (2) If the existing pavement is qualifies for rehabilitation, determine if the current year AADT is greater than or equal to 15,. Go to (3) or (5). (3) If the AADT is less than 15,, determine if alligator B cracking is between 3% to 5% and average rutting is less than or equal to ½. Go to (3a) or (4). (3a) If the alligator B cracking is between 3% and 5% and average rutting is less than or equal to ½, compare (cold in place) or overlay strategy and a 2-year flexible rehabilitation strategy. Go to (3b). (Note: if the project has less than 3% alligator B cracking, it is considered a project (refer to Design Information Bulletin 81). (3b) Decide if the rehabilitation is the lowest LCC. If no, go to (3c). If yes, go to (4). (3c) If the rehabilitation is not the lowest LCC, then choose the strategy. (4) If alligator B cracking is greater than 5% or average rutting is greater than ½ check to see if the 2-year TI is greater than or equal to Go to (4a) or (4b). (4a) If the TI is less than 11.5, then choose a 2-year flexible rehabilitation. LCCA is not required. (4b) If the TI is greater than or equal to 11.5, compare 2-year flexible overlay or full depth reclamation (FDR) with 4-year flexible overlay or FDR. Go to step (4c). (4c) Choose the alternative with the lowest LCC alternative. (5) If the AADT is greater than 15,, determine if the number of lanes can be temporarily reduced or if there is a viable detour to allow construction staging. If yes, go to step (5a). If no, go to step (6). (5a) If stage construction allows for lane reduction or detour, compare 2-year flexible rehabilitation, 4-year flexible rehabilitation, and 4-year concrete overlay (white topping). Go to step (5b). 2

29 LCCA Procedures Manual August 213 (5b) If there constrains such as sound walls or floodplains which make these alternatives unviable, contact the LCCA coordinator, otherwise choose the rehabilitation strategy with the lowest LCC. (6) If lanes cannot be reduced or detoured, compare 2-year flexible rehabilitation with a 4-year rehabilitation. If these pavement alternatives are not feasible, refer the issues to the Pavement Reviewer or the LCCA Coordinator. Go to step (6a) (6a) Choose the alternative with the lowest LLC. Additional Provisions for Selecting Alternatives The pavement selection flowcharts provide guidance on what pavement alternatives to compare. As a reminder, the following provisions were incorporated into the flow charts development: 1. Rubberized Hot Mix Asphalt () must be one of the competing alternatives when flexible pavement is being considered unless is not viable for the project. If is not a viable alternative, justification must be included in the Project Initiation Document (PID) or the Project Report (PR). For further information on when and how to use, see HDM Index and the Asphalt Rubber Usage Guide. 2. The alternatives being evaluated should provide equivalent improvements or benefits. For example, comparison of 2-year and 4-year rehabilitation alternatives or comparison of new construction of flexible or rigid pavement alternatives is valid because the alternatives offer equivalent improvements. Conversely, comparing alternatives such as pavement rehabilitation to adding lanes, or overlay to drainage repair, do not result in equivalent benefits. Projects that provide different benefits should be analyzed using a Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA), which considers the overall benefits (safety, environmental, social, etc.) of an alternative as well as the costs. For further information on BCA, refer to the Life-Cycle/Benefit-Cost Model (Cal-B/C) user manuals and technical supplements, which are available from the Division of Transportation Planning website at Analysis Period The analysis period is the period of time during which the initial and any future costs for the project pavement alternatives will be evaluated. Table 2-1 provides the common analysis periods to be used when comparing alternatives of a given design life or lives. When comparing two or more alternatives, determine the analysis period based on the longest design life. For example, an analysis period of 35 years should be used if and 2-year design life alternatives are compared; and an analysis period of 55 years if 2-year and 4-year design lives are compared. 21

30 LCCA Procedures Manual August 213 Alternative Life Table 2-1 LCCA Anaysis Periods 2-Yr More than 2 years 2 years 35 years 55 years 2-Yr 35 years 35 years 55 years More than 2 years 55 years 55 years 55 years LCCA assumes that the pavement will be properly maintained and rehabilitated to carry the projected traffic over the specified analysis period. As the pavement ages, its condition will gradually deteriorate to a point where some type of maintenance or rehabilitation treatment is warranted. Thus, after the initial construction, reasonable maintenance and rehabilitation (M&R) strategies must be established for the analysis period. Figure 2-7 shows the typical relationship between pavement condition and pavement life when appropriate maintenance and rehabilitation strategies are applied in a timely manner. Note: see Appendix 1, Glossary and List of Acronyms, for definitions of terms used in the figure. Figure 2-7 Pavement Condition vs. Years Additional information about M&R strategies for various types of pavements can be found in Section 2.7, Maintenance and Rehabilitation Sequences. 22

31 LCCA Procedures Manual August Traffic Data The Traffic data needed to conduct LCCA are: 1. Construction year AADT (both directions) 2. Total truck percentage 3. 2-axle percentage truck AADT 4. Annual growth rate of traffic percentage 5. Traffic index 6. Lane closure chart 2.6 Discount Rate Discount rate is the interest rate by which future costs (in dollars) will be converted to present value. In other words, it is the percentage by which the cost of future benefits will be reduced to present value (as if the future benefit takes place in the present day). Real discount rates (as opposed to nominal discount rates) reflect only the true time value of money without including the general rate of inflation. Real discount rates typically range from 3% to 5% and represent the prevailing interest of U.S. Government 1-year Treasury Notes. Caltrans currently uses a discount rate of 4% in the LCCA of pavement structures. 2.7 Maintenance and Rehabilitation Sequences After viable alternatives are identified and the information is gathered, determine the pavement M&R schedule for each pavement alternative. Pavement M&R schedules identifies the sequence and timing of future activities that are required to maintain and rehabilitate the pavement over the analysis period. Pavement M&R schedules found in Appendix 4 of this manual must be used in the LCCA for pavement projects on the State Highway System. To determine the applicable pavement M&R schedule for a pavement alternative in Appendix 4, the following information is needed: 1) Existing/New Pavement Type. The types are: flexible, rigid, and composite. 2) Pavement Climate Region. There are five groups of climate regions; see map in Figure A4-1, Appendix 4, which is also available on the Pavement Engineering website. Table 2-2 shows the difference between the Caltrans Climate Regions and the Climate Regions for Pavement M&R Schedules. 23

32 LCCA Procedures Manual August 213 Table 2-2 Caltrans Climate Region Classification Caltrans Climate Regions North Coast Central Coast South Coast Inland Valley High Mountain High Desert Desert Low Mountain South Mountain Climate Regions for Pavement M&R Schedules All Coastal Inland Valley High Mountain and High Desert Desert Low Mountain and South Mountain 3) Project Type. The types are: New Construction/ion,, and Rehabilitation. 4) Final Pavement Surface Type. The final pavement surface type is the pavement alternative being investigated for LCCA. Options include: Hot Mix Asphalt () Hot Mix Asphalt with Open Graded Friction Course ( w/ ) Hot Mix Asphalt with Rubberized Hot Mix Asphalt ( w/ ) Rubberized Hot Mix Asphalt-Gap Graded (-G) Rubberized Hot Mix Asphalt-Gap Graded with Rubberized Hot Mix Asphalt-Open Graded (-G w/ -O) Jointed Plain Concrete Pavement (JPCP) Continuously Reinforced Concrete Pavement (CRCP) 5) Pavement Design Life. See the HDM Topic 612 for guidance. 6) Maintenance Service Level (MSL). MSL is the state highway classification used by the Division of Maintenance for maintenance program purposes. From the Pavement Condition Survey, a Priority Number for the project can be found. Then using Table 2-3, MSL can be found. Refer to Appendix 1, Glossary and List of Acronyms, for further definition of MSL. 24

33 LCCA Procedures Manual August 213 Table 2-3 Priority Matrix Ride Quality Poor Ride Acceptable Ride Structural Distress MSL 1 MSL 2 MSL 3 Priority Number Priority Number Priority Number Major Minor None Major Minor None 31, 32, 33 31, 32, 33 31, 32, 33 No Distress 98, 99 98, 99 98, 99 These M&R schedule tables are integrated into the RealCost Version 2.5CA program. The program automatically selects the appropriate M&R schedule, based on the input of the project type, pavement design life, pavement climate region, and MSL. Select the schedule that closely matches the project scope and follow the rehabilitation sequence. The use of precast panel concrete pavement is currently under development by Caltrans. It offers the potential of rapid construction using materials that are cast and cured away from the construction site which and produce a more durable longer lasting pavement than other options. Please contact the HQ LCCA Coordinator for current information on precast concrete panel concrete pavement M&R schedule, production rate, and cost. 25

34 LCCA Procedures Manual August 213 Figure 2-8 Pavement M&R Schedule Determination Flow Chart Figure 2-9 shows an example of the Pavement M&R Schedules found in Appendix 4 for pavements with surface type in the State s coastal climate region. The M&R schedule tables have been derived from the Pavement M&R Decision Trees prepared by each Caltrans district and experience with pavement performance in California (Note: these schedules assume there will be no early failures). As shown in Figure 2-9, the M&R schedules include the initial alternative as well as the future, rehabilitation, or reconstruction activities and their estimated service lives (see box in Figure 2-9. Interim maintenance treatments such as Major Maintenance (HM-1) projects and work by maintenance field crews performed between each scheduled activity have been converted into an annualized maintenance cost in dollars per lane mile ($/lane-mile). 26

35 Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Procedures Manual August 213 Note: These tables are now an integrated part of RealCost Version 2.5CA and are automatically entered with the alternative selections. Figure 2-9 Example of Pavement M&R Schedule 27

36 Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Procedures Manual August 213 EXAMPLE 2.1 Using: RealCost Version 2.5CA Suppose that one of the alternatives being considered for flexible pavement is a Rehabilitation w/ located in the north coast climate region with a maintenance service level of 2. Since the project is Rehabilitation, the design year is 2 years. To determine the appropriate pavement M&R schedule, select these options in the M&R panel section of RealCost Version 2.5CA, and the maintenance schedules for the alternative will be automatically entered into the program. Using: Appendix 4 Table Lookup (1) The M&R schedule can be chosen from Appendix 4. Since the project is in the north coast region, select the M&R schedules with the heading All Coastal Regions. Next, find among the selected schedules the one that addresses the final pavement surface type for the alternative being considered, for this example Hot Mix Asphalt w/. Thus, the appropriate schedule will have the heading Table F-1 (c), All Coastal Climate Regions, Hot Mix Asphalt w/ Pavement Maintenance and Rehabilitation Schedule. Finally, knowing that the project type is Rehabilitation and the MSL is 2, we can find the appropriate row and sequence. In this example, the sequence is the seventh row from the top. From this schedule, it can be determined that the Rehab w/ alternative is expected to last 23 years and the annualized cost for maintenance (HM-1) is estimated at $3,5 per lanemile over the activity service life. The M&R schedule also calls for a W/ at year 23 after the implementation of the Rehab w/ alternative. This rehab has an annualized maintenance cost of $3,5 per lane-mile over a 1 year activity service life. Note (1): Tables in Appendix 4 included in RealCost Version 2.5CA Program. 2.8 Estimating Costs Life-cycle costs include two types of cost: agency costs and user costs Agency Costs Agency costs are direct costs. These costs are an estimate of what it would cost Caltrans to build, maintain, and extend the life of the pavement. Agency costs include initial, maintenance, rehabilitation (including ), support, and remaining service life value costs User Costs User costs are indirect costs (not directly borne by Caltrans). These costs are measured in dollars, which are associated with the additional travel time and related vehicle operating 28

37 Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Procedures Manual August 213 costs incurred by the traveling public due to construction traffic delays from initial construction and future rehabilitation activities. Best-practice LCCA calls for consideration of not only agency costs, but also costs to roadway users. User costs include travel time costs and vehicle operating costs (excluding routine maintenance) incurred by the traveling public. User costs arise when work zones restrict the normal flow of the facility and increase the travel time of the user by generating queues or speed change through the work zones. Although user costs are also incurred during normal operations, they are not considered in LCCA because normal travel costs are not dependent on individual project alternatives. User costs are given serious consideration and can become a significant factor when a large queue occurs for a given alternative, since Caltrans duty is to serve the public. These user costs are computed within RealCost Version 2.5CA Initial Costs Initial costs must include estimated construction costs to be borne by an agency for implementing a project alternative. The initial construction costs (first activity in the M&R sequence) are determined from the engineer s estimate. Costs for mainline and shoulder pavement, base, subbase, pavement drainage, joint seals, earthwork, traffic control, and time-related overhead should be included. The following items should not be included: Add-on costs such as minor items, supplemental work, mobilization, and contingencies. Right of way costs. Project support costs for design, environmental, project management, construction administration and inspection, etc. These above items are not included because their actual costs (at PS&E) between alternatives are typically and should be assumed to be equivalent. Construction costs that will not change between alternatives such as bridges, traffic signage, and striping may be excluded if those costs can be separated from the rest of the estimate. In other words, if there are common pay items that are the same between alternatives, they do not need to be included in the initial construction cost estimate. The initial costs for each alternative must be estimated to the same level of detail and accuracy for all alternatives. This includes needed items of work which may differ with each alternative. Examples of items that are often overlooked in estimating alternatives include: Costs to replace pavement at transition tapers and to maintain bridge clearance. Costs of pre-overlay repairs for overlay strategies such as digouts and slab replacements. Cost to shoulder pavement placement/replacement (including shoulder backing costs). 29

38 Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Procedures Manual August 213 See the PDPM for information and work sheets for estimating costs in the PID and the PR. A sample initial construction cost estimate spreadsheet can be found on the LCCA website Maintenance Costs Maintenance costs include costs for routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance, such as joint and crack sealing, void undersealing, chip seal, patching, spall repair, individual slab replacements, thin overlay, etc., whose purpose is to preserve the service life of a pavement. Caltrans uses the annualized maintenance costs included in the pavement M&R schedules in Appendix 4. These annualized costs are based on the Pavement M&R Decision Trees prepared by each Caltrans district and historical cost data collected by the Division of Maintenance Rehabilitation Costs Rehabilitation (including ) costs for a particular activity should include costs for project support and costs for all the necessary appurtenance work for drainage, safety, and other features. After an applicable pavement M&R sequence for the pavement alternatives is selected within the RealCost Version 2.5CA program (as discussed in Section 2.6, Maintenance and Rehabilitation Sequences ), use the program to estimate the cost of future rehabilitation activities to be performed after initial construction. For those future rehabilitation activities whose project type is the same as the proposed project alternative, the engineer can assume its rehabilitation costs to be the same as the initial costs estimated for the project alternative Future Project Support Costs Costs for future project support should be estimated based on the costs identified in the proposed future activity for a project alternative, such as for design, environmental, project management, construction administration and inspection, etc. RealCost Version 2.5CA has default values built into the program which includes the Agency Support Cost Multiplier. The Agency Support Costs are added to the Agency Construction Costs to determine the total Agency Costs. For future rehabilitation projects, the RealCost Version 2.5 uses the following assumptions to estimate total Agency Costs: Miscellaneous cost is 1% of the calculated pavement costs. These are miscellaneous items such as joint seal, tack coat, drainage, etc. Traffic handling is assumed to be $2, per day. COZEEP is assumed to be $2, per day. This assumes work zone closures requiring CHP enforcement. This option can be omitted if COZEEP is not anticipated. Other traffic costs are assumed to be $2, per day. This includes additional traffic handling cost such as k-rail. 3

39 Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Procedures Manual August 213 Indirect costs, or contingency costs, are computed at 2% of the project construction costs. Support costs are computed at 25% of the project construction costs. For future projects, the RealCost Version 2.5 uses the following assumptions to estimate total Agency Costs: Traffic handling is assumed to be $2, per day. COZEEP is assumed to be $2, per day. This option can be omitted if COZEEP is not anticipated. Indirect costs are computed at 2% of the project construction costs. Support costs are computed at 2% of the project construction costs. The indirect and support cost percentages come from the SHOPP programming estimation Remaining Value If an activity, typically the last rehabilitation activity, has a service life that exceeds the end of the Analysis Period (AP), the difference is known as the Remaining Value (RSV). Any rehabilitation activities (including the initial construction), except for the last rehabilitation activity within the AP, will not have a RSV. The RSV of a project alternative at the end of the analysis period is calculated by prorating the total construction cost (agency and user costs) of the last scheduled rehabilitation activity Calculating Life-Cycle Costs Calculating life-cycle costs involves direct comparison of the total life-cycle costs of each pavement alternative. However, dollars spent at different times have different present values, the anticipated costs of future rehabilitation activities for each alternative need to be converted to their value at a common point in time. This is an economic concept known as discounting. A number of techniques based upon the concept of discounting are available. FHWA recommends the present value (PV) approach, which brings initial and future costs to a single point in time, usually the present or the time of the first cost outlay. The equation to discount future costs to PV is: 1 PV F (1 i) n (Equation 2-1) Where: F = future cost at the end of n th years i = discount rate n = number of years 31

40 Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Procedures Manual August 213 The equivalent uniform annual cost (EUAC) approach is also used nationally. It produces the yearly costs of an alternative as if they occurred uniformly throughout the analysis period. The PV of this stream of EUAC is the same as the PV of the actual cost stream. Whether PV or EUAC is used, the decision supported by the analysis will be same. Caltrans requires the LCCA results to be documented using the present value approach. 32

41 Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Procedures Manual August Methodology CHAPTER 3 REALCOST VERSION 2.5CA This chapter discusses LCCA methodology in detail, along with RealCost Version 2.5CA installation and operation instructions, which will allow the engineer to effectively utilize the program to perform LCCA. This chapter shows the engineer the RealCost Version 2.5CA input panels with detailed step-by-step instructions on how to successfully execute the program. 1. Gather project information: Existing pavement type Project scope Project location o Post mile limit o Climate region Expected construction year Traffic information o AADT for Construction Year (total for both directions) o Single Unit Truck Percentage o Combination Truck Percentage o Annual Growth Rate of Traffic o Operating Speed o Number of lanes (each direction) o Traffic Hour Distribution (if available) o Lane closure window Remaining service life of existing pavement (for widening) Maintenance Service Level (MSL) 2. Select pavement alternatives. Use the Pavement Type Selection Flowcharts as specified in Section or the preferred methodology recommended by your district for selecting pavement alternatives. Selection of pavement alternatives must follow the requirements specified in Section 2.3 of this manual. After selecting the pavement alternatives, determine the pavement structure associated with their design lives and estimate initial construction costs. 3. Determine the Analysis Period. Once the alternatives are selected, use Table 2-1 to determine the appropriate analysis period. 4. Determine the traffic flow information. Use Table 3-1 to determine the traffic flow inputs for RealCost Version 2.5CA. Traffic flow inputs include: Maximum AADT total for both traffic directions Free Flow Capacity of the facility 33

42 Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Procedures Manual August 213 Queue Dissipation Capacity of Work Zone Expected maximum queue length 5. Determine the future rehabilitation sequence. For each pavement alternative selected, RealCost Version 2.5CA retrieves the recommended M&R schedule for future maintenance and rehabilitation activities. Appendix 4 lists the database for the various maintenance sequences, which are incorporated in RealCost Version 2.5CA. 6. Determine initial construction cost. See Section for information on how to develop initial construction costs. 7. Determine the future rehabilitation cost. There is a cost associated with each of the future rehabilitation activities in the sequence. See Section for information on how to determine these costs. 8. Determine the Work Zone Duration. Work Zone Duration (WZD) is the estimated number of days lane closures are in effect for the entire project construction work. For each alternatives and activities, determine the WZD. For initial construction WZD, it is advised to consult with area Construction Engineer to verify the estimate. For each future rehabilitation activity WZD, use Tables 3-4 to 3-7 as shown in this chapter. 9. Evaluate the results. Developing quality input data and knowing how to use it to best estimate the life-cycle cost is the true challenge of the analysis. Use your engineering judgment. 3.2 Installing & Starting RealCost Version 2.5CA Installation In order to prepare a life-cycle cost estimate using RealCost Version 2.5CA, the software must first be installed. The software can be downloaded from: html. Follow the installation instructions provided on the website. Because RealCost Version 2.5CA is an add-on program designed to run in Microsoft Excel 27 (or later), it should not require installation by Caltrans IT staff Start Up Select RealCost Version 2.5CA from the Windows Start Menu, Programs > RealCost > RealCost 2.5CA, or from a shortcut on your desktop to launch the program. When prompted by Excel, choose Enable Macros to run RealCost Version 2.5CA. Excel will also prompt a message regarding Active X controls. Click OK to dismiss the message as shown in Figure

43 Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Procedures Manual August 213 Figure 3-1 Active X Control Excel Message Immediately after the worksheet appears, the Switchboard panel will open over it. If the Switchboard does not appear, go to the Tools drop down menu, select Macro, and change the security to medium. If the Switchboard is closed, it can be reopen by clicking the Click to START button, as shown in Figure 3-2, located in the start tab of the spreadsheet (first tab). Figure 3-2 Initial Panel Click to START 3.3 RealCost Version 2.5CA Program Operations Figure 3-3 shows the Switchboard for the RealCost Version 2.5CA program. This is the backbone or main menu for using the program, and it allows navigation between the sections. 35

44 Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Procedures Manual August 213 The Switchboard consists of five sections as shown in Figure 3-3. The sections are listed as: Project-Level Inputs Alternative-Level Inputs Input Warnings Simulation and Outputs Administrative Functions Figure 3-3 RealCost Version 2.5CA Switchboard 36

45 Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Procedures Manual August 213 Note: The program allows you to input data through the Switchboard. This chapter contains instructions for entering information by using the Switchboard which must be use. Worksheets are available for the engineer to view, which show the data for the project. The Worksheets should not be used to change data directly on them. The Switchboard can be closed by clicking the X in the upper right-hand corner. To restore it later, click the Click to START in the start menu box. 3.4 Project-Levels Inputs Gathering the necessary project information may be challenging and may require that the engineer be resourceful in finding all the data resources. Information can be obtained on the Caltrans website, while other data needs can be filled by contacting functional units within the District for information. The information should include the following: Existing pavement type (Project inspection) Remaining service life of existing pavement (for widening) (District Maintenance or Materials Unit) Project location (PID and project programming) Project climate region (Caltrans climate map see LCCA website) Project scope (PID and project programming) Potential final pavement surface type & project type Maintenance Service Level Expected construction year (Funding information and PID) Construction scheme such as staging, direction, construction windows, etc. Traffic information (i.e. Caltrans Traffic Operations website) Project Details Input The Project Details panel is shown in Figure 3-4 and is used to enter the project information details. Except for Project Length input data, information entered here will not be used in the analysis. This information is used to identify the project. Project Length input is used to automatically estimate the annualized maintenance cost in the Alternative input panel, as discussed in section Once all the project documentation details are entered, click the Ok button to return to the Switchboard or the Cancel button to start over. 37

46 Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Procedures Manual August Analysis Options Input Figure 3-4 Project Details Panel The Analysis Options panel, as shown in Figure 3-5, is used to define values that will be applied to all pavement alternatives in the analysis. This panel is where the actual analysis input for the project begins. The data inputs and analysis options available on this panel are detailed below. 38

47 Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Procedures Manual August 213 Figure 3-5 Analysis Options Panel Analysis Units: Select either English or Metric to set the units to be used in the analysis. Caltrans uses English units for cost estimate purposes. Analysis Periods : Enter an analysis period (in years) during which project alternatives will be compared. Table 2-1 lists appropriate analysis periods. When comparing three or more alternatives, determine the analysis period using the longest design life. Discount Rate (%): Enter the Caltrans default value of 4 percent for deterministic analysis. Beginning of Analysis Period: Enter the year in which construction of the project alternative is expected to begin. This is the same as the construction year ADT found in the design designation or traffic projections for the project, which are provided by the Traffic Forecasting Unit (see Figure 3-6 from HDM Index 13.1). This should be the same year as the construction year AADT from the design designation, typically, the end of construction year. If the project did not require a design designation (i.e. traffic projections) or traffic projections were not done, use the year you expect the project will end construction. 39

48 Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Procedures Manual August 213 ADT (215) = 98 D = 6% ADT (235) = 2 T = 12% DHV = 3 V = 7 mph ESAL = 4 5 TI2 = 11. Figure 3-6 Design Designation Include Agency Cost Remaining Value: Select the checkbox for RealCost Version 2.5CA to automatically calculate and include the prorated share of the agency cost of the last future rehabilitation activity if it extends beyond the analysis period. Include User Costs in Analysis: Select the checkbox to have RealCost Version 2.5CA include user costs (see Section 2.8.2) in the analysis and display the calculated user costs results. Note: As an option, CA4PRS can be used to calculate the user costs for the life-cycle cost analysis. CA4PRS (Rapid Rehab Software) is software developed by Caltrans and others to compare the impacts on construction schedules and the traveling public of various traffic management alternatives. One of the outputs from the program is user costs. The program is currently limited on what options it can investigate but is being expanded as resources allow. The latest version of CA4PRS and the user manual can be obtained from the Division of Research and Innovation website at: If CA4PRS data is used, analyses will be needed for all of the initial construction options and future rehabilitation options. If CA4PRS generated data is used, select Specified under User Cost Computation Method. User Cost Computation Method: Select Calculated to have RealCost Version 2.5CA calculate user costs based on project-specific input data. Traffic Direction: Directs RealCost Version 2.5 CA to calculate user costs for the Inbound lanes, the Outbound lanes, or Both lanes. Select the traffic direction that will be affected by work zone operations. Inbound is used for the direction where traffic peaks in the AM hours. Outbound is used for the direction where traffic peaks in the PM hours. Both is used when construction is occurring in both directions. User Cost Remaining Value (RSLV): Select the checkbox to have RealCost Version 2.5CA include the RSLV of a project alternative. Once all the analysis options are defined, click the Ok button to return to the Switchboard. 4

49 Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Procedures Manual August Traffic Data Input Much of this data can be accessed from within RealCost Version 2.5CA or the Traffic Operation s website; however, the engineer should check with the districts traffic unit for the latest and most current data. Traffic data inputs include the follow data: 1. AADT for construction year 2. Single Unit Truck percentage 3. Combination Trucks percentage 4. Normal operating speed 5. Numbers of lanes open under normal conditions The Traffic Data panel is shown in Figure 3-7 and is used to enter project-specific traffic data that will be used to calculate work zone user costs in accordance with the method outlined in the FHWA s LCCA Technical Bulletin (1998) and Life-Cycle Cost Analysis in Pavement Design. Traffic data is developed by the district s Traffic Operations unit for PIDs and PRs when pavement work is involved. Some of the data for the Traffic Data panel can be found in the design designation as shown in Figure 3-6, traffic projections generated for a specific project, or from the Division of Traffic Operations website ( 41

50 Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Procedures Manual August 213 Figure 3-7 Traffic Data Panel AADT Construction Year (total for both directions): Enter the annual average daily traffic (AADT) total for both directions in the beginning year of the analysis. This is the same as the construction year ADT found in the design designation or traffic projections for the project (see HDM Index 13.1 and Figure 3-6). For an example of what to do if a design designation or traffic forecast was not developed for the project, see Appendix 6. Single Unit Trucks as Percentage of AADT (%): Enter the percentage of the AADT that is single unit trucks (i.e., commercial trucks with two-axles and four tires or more) by doing the following: 42

51 Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Procedures Manual August 213 Figure 3-8 Average Annual Daily Truck Traffic Information Go to the Division of Traffic Operations Traffic Data Branch website ( and find the most current file of Average Annual Daily Truck Traffic data available is shown in Figure 3-8. Find the % Truck AADT for 2-axle trucks (TA) at the project location. There may be several values given within the limits of the project. Choose the one that best represents the overall project, the average, or the weighted average. Then, obtain the truck traffic volume (T) from the design designation (HDM Topic 13.1, Figure 3-8). This value is measured as a percentage. If there is no design designation, use the Total Trucks % value from the Division of Traffic Operations web site referred to above (use selection process similar to the one used for 2-axle truck). Note: The total truck volume in the design designation does not need to match the total truck percentage on the Division of Traffic Operations website. If there is a wide disparity in values between the two numbers, the engineer should refer this to the district s Traffic Operations Unit to review the accuracy of the traffic projections in the design designation and have the design designation updated if necessary. Use Equation 3-1 to calculate the Single Unit Trucks as Percentage of AADT (%) (Assumption: Total Trucks % and Single Unit Trucks % will remain the same in future years): 43

52 Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Procedures Manual August 213 SUT T ( TA ) 1 (Equation 3-1) Where: SUT = Single Unit Trucks as Percentage of AADT (%) T = Truck Traffic Volume (% of AADT Total) TA = 2-Axle Percent (percentage of Truck AADT Total) Example 3.1: Given: Total Trucks % = Axle % = Find: The Single Unit Trucks as Percentage of AADT Using Equation 3-1, the Single Unit Trucks as Percentage of AADT (%) is ( ) 2.11% 1 Combination Trucks as Percentage of AADT (%): Enter the percentage of the AADT that is combination trucks (i.e., trucks with three axles or more). This value is obtained by subtracting the Single Unit Trucks as Percentage of AADT (%) (SUT) from the Total Trucks % (percentage of AADT Total) (T). ComboTruck s T SUT (Equation 3-2) Annual Growth Rate of Traffic (%): Enter the percentage by which the AADT in both directions will increase each year. Contact the Division of Transportation System Information for the Annual Growth Rate of Traffic or calculate the approximate value with the available AADT values (in the most current and future years) using the following equation: FT A [( MT ) 1 ( ) FY MY 1] 1 (Equation 3-3) Where: A = Annual Growth Rate of Traffic (%) FT = Future Year AADT (total for both directions) obtained from the project design designation (HDM 13.1) 44

53 Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Procedures Manual August 213 MT = Most Current Year AADT (total for both directions) obtained from the project design designation (HDM 13.1) FY = Future Year in which AADT is available MY = Most Current Year in which AADT is available Example 3.2: Given: Future Year AADT (total for both directions) = 18, (year 225) Most Current Year AADT (total for both directions) = 9,8 (year 25) Find: Using Equation 3-3, the Annual Growth Rate of Traffic is: 1 18, ( ) [( ) 1] 1 3.9% 9,8 Speed Limit under Normal Operating Conditions (mph): Enter the posted speed limit at the project location. If the project is a new construction, enter an anticipated speed limit based on traffic laws. District Traffic Operations can provide a recommendation if needed. Lanes Open in Each Direction under Normal Conditions: Enter the number of lanes open to traffic in each direction under normal operating conditions of the facility. For new construction and/or widening of an existing roadway, enter the number of lanes 1 that will open after completing the initial construction. Use Table 3-1 to determine the traffic flow inputs for RealCost Version 2.5CA. Traffic flow inputs include: Maximum AADT total for both traffic directions Free Flow Capacity of the facility Queue Dissipation Capacity of Work Zone Expected maximum queue length, per Table Using the ultimate lane configuration and entering a Work Zone Duration ( Alternative 1, Figure 3-17) of zero for the initial construction of each new construction or widening alternative will generate acceptable results of the analysis of future rehabilitation activities. 45

54 Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Procedures Manual August 213 Table 3-1 Traffic Input Values Free Flow Capacity (vphpl): Enter the number of vehicles per hour per lane (vphpl) under normal operating conditions. Table 3-1 provides typical values for standard lane and shoulder widths for various types of terrain. If there are nonstandard lane and shoulder widths or if it is desired to get a more specific free flow capacity, click the Free Flow Capacity Calculator in RealCost Version 2.5 shown in Figure 3-7 to open a panel that calculates free flow capacities based upon the Highway Capacity Manual (1994, 3rd Ed.) shown in Figure 3-9, Free Flow Capacity Calculation. To use the calculator, the following project-specific information is shown: number of lanes in each direction, lane width, proportion of trucks and buses (for state highways use % of trucks only), upgrade, upgrade length (for multiple slopes use the average grade throughout the project), obstruction on two sides, and distance to obstruction/shoulder width (Where the existing shoulder width is unknown, use the standard shoulder width as the input). When the Calculate button is clicked, the Free Flow Capacity (vphpl) is entered onto Figure 3-9, Free Flow Capacity Calculation panel. Click Copy to Free Flow Capacity Field button to import the calculated free flow capacity into Figure 3-7, Traffic Data Panel. An alternate procedure for estimating Free Flow Capacity can be found in Appendix 5. Queue Dissipation Capacity (vphpl): Enter the vehicles per hour per lane capacity of each lane during queue-dissipation operating conditions. Table 3-1 provides values for typical two-lane and multi-lane (in each direction) highways. As an alternative, estimate the queue dissipation capacity using the procedures for Queue Dissipation Capacity in Appendix 5. 46

55 Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Procedures Manual August 213 Maximum AADT (total for both directions): Enter the maximum AADT (total for both directions) at which the traffic growth will be capped. This value recognizes that there is only so much traffic that can be placed on a roadway in a 24-hour period. Table 3-1 provides recommended per lane values for typical two-lane and multi-lane highways, multiply the value by the total number of lanes for both directions to obtain the Maximum AADT. As an alternative, the volume may be estimated using the procedures for Maximum AADT in Appendix 5. Maximum Queue Length (miles): Enter a practical maximum length of queue in miles. Reasonable maximum queue length could be one or two exits prior to the work zone or an exit that leads to a reasonable alternate route. Queue-related user costs, which are based upon queue length, will be calculated with this value in cases when the RealCost-calculated queue lengths exceed this value. If a project-specific value is not available, enter seven (7) miles for two-lane highways and five (5) miles for multi-lane highways respectively as shown in Table 3-1. Note: Appendix 5 provides an explanation on the demand-capacity model queuing theory that RealCost uses in calculating maximum queue length. 47

56 Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Procedures Manual August 213 Figure 3-9 Free Flow Capacity Calculation Panel Note: An alternate procedure for estimating Free Flow Capacity can be found in Appendix Value of User Time Figure 3-1 shows the 213 default values for Value of User Time and is used to estimate cost applied to an hour of user time. The dollar value of user time can be different for each type of vehicle and is used to calculate user costs associated with delay during work zone operations. These values are updated annually by Caltrans Economic Analysis Branch. Use the most up to date Value of User Time values, which can be found at the LCCA website. Once the dollar values have been entered, click the Ok button to return to the Switchboard or click the Cancel button to start over. 48

57 Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Procedures Manual August Traffic Hourly Distribution Figure 3-1 Value of User Time The Traffic Hourly Distribution panel is shown in Figure 3-11 and is used to convert AADT to an hourly traffic distribution. If project-specific data is not available, there are four default traffic patterns to select from, which were generated by Caltrans 29 traffic count data at selected highway locations and can be used for any location in the State. However, the district s Traffic Operations should be contacted before making the decision to use the default values for your project. Figure 3-12 through Figure 3-15 show the four different traffic patterns that are available to choose from. 49

58 Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Procedures Manual August 213 Figure 3-11 Traffic Hourly Distribution Selection The Weekday Single Peak traffic pattern contains one peak period for each direction. A morning-peak appears in one direction, and an afternoon-peak appears in the other. Figure 3-12 shows a Weekday Single Peak pattern. This traffic pattern is often observed in the boundary areas of central business districts (CBDs) or perimeters of downtown areas. 5

59 Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Procedures Manual August 213 Figure 3-12 Weekday Single Peak Traffic Hourly Distribution Pattern The Weekday Double Peak traffic pattern contains two peak periods for both directions. The first peak appears and diminishes in the morning for both directions, and the second peak appears and diminishes in the afternoon for both directions. Figure 3-13 shows a Weekday Double Peak traffic pattern. This traffic pattern is often observed on urban freeways inside central business districts (CBDs) or downtown areas during weekdays. Figure 3-13 Weekday Double Peak Traffic Hourly Distribution Pattern 51

60 Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Procedures Manual August 213 The Weekend Flat Peak traffic pattern contains one flat peak period for each direction throughout most of the day. The curve shape is gentle and flat during the peak period. Figure 3-14 shows a Weekend Flat Peak pattern. This traffic pattern is mostly observed on urban freeways inside CBDs or downtown areas during Saturdays and Sundays. Figure 3-14 Weekend Flat Peak Traffic Distribution Pattern The Weekend Skew Peak traffic pattern contains one sharp evening peak period for each direction. The curve shape is skewed and narrow during peak period. Figure 3-15 shows an example of Weekend Skew Peak pattern. This pattern is particularly observed on freeways connecting leisure sites, including amusement parks and tourist destinations. 52

61 Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Procedures Manual August 213 Figure 3-15 Weekend Skew Peak Traffic Distribution Pattern In addition to the four California standard traffic hourly distribution patterns, the customization function allows users to input a site-specific traffic hourly distribution pattern by selecting the customized Input Traffic button in the Traffic Hourly Distribution window. In the Traffic Hourly Distribution Customized Pattern window that appears in Figure 3-16, engineers can directly input either hourly proportions and directional split proportions or hourly volumes for inbound and outbound. By clicking the relevant View Graph button after inputting either traffic pattern by AADT or hourly traffic volumes, engineers can obtain a corresponding graph of the customized traffic patterns, which can then be selected for each activity of the respective alternative. 53

62 Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Procedures Manual August 213 Figure 3-16 Traffic Hourly Distribution Customized Pattern Panel Traffic hourly distribution patterns are not selected in Traffic Hourly Distribution Figure 3-11 panel and are shown for viewing purposes only. Selection is made in the Alternative panel. If traffic hourly distribution is known, data can be inputted in this panel and selected in the Alternative panel as Customized Added Vehicle Time and Cost An example of the Added Time and Vehicle Stopping Costs panel is shown in Figure This section of the program is used to adjust the default values for added time and added cost per 1, stops. The default values are based upon the National Cooperative Highway 54

63 Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Procedures Manual August 213 Research Program (NCHRP) Study 133 (1996), Procedures for Estimating Highway User Costs, Air Pollution, and Noise Effects. These values are used to calculate user delay and vehicle operating costs due to speed changes that occur during work zone operations. The Idling Cost per Veh-Hr ($) is used to calculate the additional vehicle operating costs that result from moving through a traffic queue under stop-and-go conditions. An escalation factor is built into the program to escalate the vehicle operating cost associated with speed change and idling by entering the current year and the associated transportation-component Consumer Price Index (CPI). The current year will be the year when construction is expected to begin. Table 3-2 shows the transportation-component CPI s collected and projected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Since the statewide transportation-component CPI s are not available yet, the U.S. transportation-component CPI s (in bold text) can be used. The values for specific areas like Los Angeles (LA), San Francisco (SF), and San Diego (SD) can be used for those specific areas. Figure 3-17 is the added cost for 212. CPI values are updated annually. For current Transportation CPI values, see the LCCA website. Note: Escalation Factor value returns to 1. after the escalation has been performed. Figure 3-17 Added Vehicle Time and Cost Panel 55

64 Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Procedures Manual August 213 Example 3.3: For a 213 year analysis: Enter 213 for Current Year and for Current Transp. Component CPI Click the Escalate button (see Figure 3-17). The program will update the cost data. To get back to the default values, click the Restore Defaults button. Note: 1996 is the default base. Table 3-2 Transportation Component Consumer Price Indexes Once all the Project Level Inputs has been completed, click the Ok button to return to the Switchboard or the Cancel button to start over Save Project-Level Inputs To save the project level inputs file, go back to the Switchboard as shown in Figure 3-3, and select the Save Project-Level Inputs button, or select Save LCCA Workbook As button to save all modified level inputs including traffic data inputs. RealCost Version 2.5CA 56

65 Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Procedures Manual August 213 will save the project-level inputs at the specified location. The project input file will be automatically saved with a *.LCC extension. To retrieve the file later, select the Open Project Level Inputs button located on the Switchboard. Note: Saving the project-level inputs does not make any changes made to default data in Traffic Hourly Distribution or Added Time and Vehicle Stopping Costs. Any of this projectspecific data must be reentered when reopening RealCost Version 2.5CA. If required, use Save LCCA workbook as button to save all modified level inputs. 3.5 Alternative-Level Inputs M&R Sequence Input After the Project-Level Inputs entries are completed, select the M&R Sequence button from the Switchboard menu to begin the Alternative-Level Inputs. In this section of the program, M&R sequence schedule is selected for each pavement alternatives as shown in Figure 3-18, which is an example of M & R Sequence Selection. Up to four pavement alternatives can be compared simultaneously in one analysis run. If more than four pavement alternatives are to be analyzed, additional runs will be required. Make selections for the General Criteria, which is a common input for all pavement alternatives. Project Type. From the drop down menu, choose the project type: 1.) New Construction/ion/Widening, 2.) Rehabilitation, or 3.) (Although LCCA is not required on projects, the option is available with RealCost Version 2.5CA) Climate Region. Choose the value from the Caltrans Pavement Climate Regions Map based on the geographical location of the project as shown in Figure A4-1 in Appendix 4 and available on the following website: The choices are: 1) North Coast 2) Central Coast 3) South Coast 4) Inland Valley 5) High Mountain 6) High Desert 7) Desert 8) Low Mountain 57

66 Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Procedures Manual August 213 9) South Mountain Maintenance Service Level. This value is selected from the drop down menu. The choices are 1, 2, or 3. Next make selections for each of the pavement alternatives. Final Pavement Surface. There are 15 selection to choose from as shown in Table 3-3: Table 3-3 Final Pavement Surface Choices Final Pavement Surface Flexible Rigid JPCP CRCP W/ JPCP CPR A CRCP PR A W/ JCPC CPR B CRCP PR B JCPC CPR C CRCP PR C W/ O Composite or over Rigid (crack, seat, and overlay) Design Life. Choose from 1) 5 or 1 years (for projects) 2) 2 years 3) 4 years Once all selections are made, click on Find M&R Sequence For each pavement alternative, the program automatically selects the appropriate M&R schedule from Appendix 4 tables and transfers the data as shown in Figure Note: Not all combination of inputs will yield a M&R schedule. For example, if a 2 year design life and final pavement surface of JPCP CPR A is selected, the M&R sequence schedule will be N/A because JPCP CPR A only applies to 5 or 1 year design life. The automatic inputs include the Number, Name,, Annual Maintenance Cost ($), and (Years), for each pavement alternative as shown in Figure 3-18, M&R Sequence Selection panel. 58

67 Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Procedures Manual August 213 Number: The sequential order of each activity. 1 is the initial construction activity. 2 and above are future rehabilitation activities. Name: The name of the pavement strategy. Agency Maintenance Cost ($1): RealCost Version 2.5 CA automatically enters Maintenance Costs, this includes the costs of preventive, corrective, and routine maintenance treatments to preserve or to extend the service life of initial construction and any future rehabilitation activities. Cost is per lane mile. : The activity service life of initial construction and future rehabilitation activities are automatically entered by the program. Refer to Appendix 4 for the appropriate pavement M&R schedule that shows the activity service lives estimated for the initial construction and the future rehabilitation activities each pavement alternative. Click the check box for the pavement alternatives to analyze. Click OK to transfer information to the Alternative panel or click the CANCEL button to start the procedure over. Figure 3-18 Example of M&R Sequence Selection Panel 59

68 Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Procedures Manual August Alternative Input The Alternative panels between each of the pavement alternatives are identical and are used to input information for the alternative being analyzed. The rehabilitation activities for each alternative are transferred from the M&R Sequence panel. Each activity is in sequential order. For example, 1 is the initial construction and 2 is the next rehabilitation activity after initial construction. The data inputs required under each activity tab on the panel are described below. DESCRIPTION Alternative Description: Enter a new description for the pavement alternative such as 2-yr Rehab ( Overlay). Description: The activity description is automatically transferred from the M&R Sequence panel. Additional description should be added. ACTIVITY COST AND SERVICE LIFE INPUTS Agency Construction Cost ($1): Under the 1 tab, enter the total initial construction cost in thousands of dollars for each of the pavement alternatives (see section 2.8.3, Initial Costs ). For each future rehabilitation activity after the initial construction ( 1), use the COST button calculator to estimate the total rehabilitation cost, which is entered in as thousands of dollars. There are four future rehabilitation and cost estimate calculators shown in Figure 3-19, Cost Estimate. Instructions for the future rehabilitation cost calculators are detailed in section Flexible or Composite Rehabilitation 2. Rigid Rehabilitation 3. Flexible or Composite 4. Rigid 6

69 Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Procedures Manual August 213 Figure 3-19 Cost Estimate Pavement Type, Project Type Panel : As discussed section 3.5.1, the activity service life is automatically transferred from the M&R Sequence panel. User Work Zone Costs ($1): This field is inaccessible because the User Cost Computation Method panel in Figure 3-5, Analysis Options panel is set to Calculated. If this is not the case, go to Analysis Options panel to modify the User Cost Computation Method. Maintenance Frequency : The default value is one (1) year as the Maintenance Frequency, because the cost of maintenance treatments shown in the M&R schedules have been annualized (see section 2.8.4) Annual Maintenance Cost ($1): The Agency Maintenance Cost is automatically calculated. The project length from Project Details panel is multiplied by the number of lanes open in each direction from the Traffic Data panel times the number of directions also from the Traffic Data panel times the annualized maintenance cost from the M&R Sequence panel. The engineers may enter their own calculation. If the project length is modified after M&R Sequence is selected, M&R Sequence must be selected again to recalculate the Annual Maintenance Cost. 61

70 Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Procedures Manual August 213 Note: The Second Period of Lane Closure requires an End number greater than. Figure 3-2 Alternative 1 Panel ACTIVITY WORK ZONE INPUTS Work Zone Length (miles): This input refers to the length (in miles) of the work zone being considered for initial construction and for each future rehabilitation activity. The work zone length should be based on what is allowed from the Traffic Management Plan (TMP) for the initial construction or historical experience. Note that the Work Zone Length (WZL) is not necessarily the full length of the project limits. It should be measured from beginning to end of the reduced speed area where the work zone speed limit will be in effect daily or nightly based on the activity. Additional information and recommendations can be obtained from the District Construction and Traffic Operations if needed. 62

71 Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Procedures Manual August 213 Work Zone Duration (days): Refers to the number of days during which the work zone will be affecting traffic. For example, if the work zone is in effect five days a week for four weeks, the duration is twenty. Determine the Work Zone Duration (WZD) using the following formula: Lane miles WZD PR (Equation 4) Where: WZD = Work Zone Duration in days PR = Productivity Rate in lane-miles per day Note: Several special cases to be aware of: Continuous lane closures If a lane is closed for the duration of the pavement work, it is treated as a 24-hour closure (from hour to hour 24) for each working day it is closed. Therefore, if the lane is closed for 3 months the total number of closures is 3 months times 21 work days per month, for a total of 63 days. Weekend (55-hour) closures multiply 2.3 (=55/24) by the number of closures needed in order to get the number of days needed. This is necessary because the RealCost Version 2.5CA program can only analyze closures within a 24-hour period and weekend closures last for over 2 days. Where lanes can be detoured and work can be done behind K-rail or other separation from traffic, no lane closure is required, and hence, the work zone duration (for this work) is zero. For initial construction, the work zone duration should be estimated as part of establishing the critical path method (CPM) schedule for the project. Work Zone Duration is not the same as the number of working days used to build the project. WZD is the estimated number of days lane closures are in effect for project construction work. Use a WZD of zero 1, for each of the competing alternatives, when the initial construction is a new construction or a widening. For future rehabilitations, the estimated work zone duration must be determined using the total length of pavement structure work in lane-miles, and the corresponding productivity rate from Table 3-4 to Table 3-7. See Equation 4 for the computation method for WZD. Tables 3-4 to 3-7 provide the estimates of work that can be completed during different construction windows, such as nighttime closure, weekend closure, etc. When using 1 Using a WZD = for the initial construction of each new construction or widening alternative and entering the ultimate lane configuration in Lanes Open in Each Direction Under Normal Conditions ( Traffic Data, Figure 3-6) will generate acceptable results of the analysis of future rehabilitation activities. 63

72 Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Procedures Manual August 213 typical M&R strategies for flexible pavements, use Table 3-4, and for rigid and composite pavements use Table 3-6. These production rates are estimates developed using CA4PRS, Construction Analysis for Pavement Rehabilitation Strategies, software and assuming typical working conditions and resource configurations observed in past projects. Relative to agency costs, user costs can have a major impact on the total life-cycle cost, so it is important to use the most cost effective traffic management practice possible. In some cases, such as when comparing flexible and rigid pavement strategies, the most cost effective traffic management plan may not be the same for all the alternatives (initial and future rehabilitation) being considered. If the traffic management plan does not provide a strategy for the initial or future rehabilitation strategy or if the strategy needs to be checked to be sure it is the most cost effective, the engineer can use the construction traffic analysis software CA4PRS (freeways only) to analyze options. Work Zone Capacity (vphpl): Enter the vehicular capacity of one lane of the work zone for one hour. Table 3-1 provides values for typical two-lane and multi-lane highways. As an alternative, the capacity may be estimated using the procedures for Work Zone Capacity in Appendix 5. Work Zone Speed Limit (mph): This is the expected operating speed within the work zone. Enter a speed that is 5 mph less than the posted speed limit unless there is an approved reduced speed limit for the project. Approved reductions in posted speed limits can be found in the traffic management plan. No. of Lanes Open in Each Direction During Work Zone: Enter the number of lanes to be open when the work zone is in effect. The number of lanes to be open applies to each direction. This information can be obtained from the traffic management plan or District Traffic Operations. Note: If the project is a two-lane highway, and the work zone is anticipated to be under onedirectional traffic control, enter one (1) lane to be open in each direction during work zone and reduce the work zone capacity by half. Work Zone Hours: Enter the zone hours using a 24-hour clock (starting from to 24) during which the work zone is in effect. Work zone timing can be modeled separately for inbound and outbound traffic for up to three separate periods during each day. During these hours, road capacity is limited to the work zone capacity. Work zone hours can be obtained from the TMP or District Traffic Operations. If the traffic management plan includes variable work zone hours (lane closures) for the project, use the hours that apply most often to the project as a whole. 64

73 Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Procedures Manual August 213 Note: For weekend closures, enter to 24 on first period line. The end of closure time must be greater than. Example: If the nightly lane closure hour is from 8pm to 6am, then the first period line is from to 6, and the second period line is from 2 to 24 for both inbound and outbound traffic. 65

74 Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Procedures Manual August 213 Table 3-4 Productivity Estimates of Typical Future Rehabilitation Strategies for Flexible Pavements Final Surface Type w/ w/ -G -G w/-o Rehabilitation w/ w/ -G -G w/-o Future M&R Alternative Pavement Design Life Maintenance Service Level Average Lane-mile Completed Per Closure Continuous Closure Daily Closure (Weekday) 8 to 12-5 to 7-Hour Hour Closure Closure 16 hour/day Operation 24 hour/day Operation 55-hour Weekend Closure Overlay 5+ 1,2, Mill & Overlay 5+ 1,2, Overlay 5+ 1,2, Mill & Overlay 5+ 1,2, Overlay 5+ 1,2, Mill & Overlay 5+ 1,2, Overlay 5+ 1,2, Mill & Overlay 5+ 1,2, Overlay 5+ 1,2, Mill & Overlay 5+ 1,2, Overlay Mill & Overlay Overlay Mill & Overlay Overlay Mill & Overlay Overlay Mill & Overlay Overlay Mill & Overlay 1 1,2, ,2, ,2, ,2, ,2, ,2, ,2, ,2, ,2, ,2, ,2, ,2, ,2, ,2, ,2, ,2, ,2, ,2, ,2, ,2, Notes: (1) Refer to Appendix 1, Glossary and list of Acronyms for definitions of terms used in the table. (2) Production rates in the table are based on representative assumptions that are applied consistently throughout the table. These rates are only for calculating future user costs for the procedures in this manual and not for any other purpose. More project specific user costs for some freeway situations can be obtained from the CA4PRS software. (3) 24-hour continuous closure with 16 hours of operation per day (4) 24-hour continuous closure with 24 hours of operation per day (5) 55-hour extended closure over the weekend 66

75 Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Procedures Manual August 213 Table 3-5 Productivity Estimates of Typical Future Rehabilitation Ramp Strategies for Flexible Pavements Final Surface Type w/ w/ -G -G w/-o Rehabilitation w/ w/ -G -G w/-o Future M&R Alternative Pavement Design Life Maintenance Service Level Average Lane-mile Completed Per Closure Continuous Closure Daily Closure (Weekday) 8 to 12-5 to 7-Hour Hour Closure Closure 16 hour/day Operation 24 hour/day Operation 55-hour Weekend Closure Overlay 5+ 1,2, Mill & Overlay 5+ 1,2, Overlay 5+ 1,2, Mill & Overlay 5+ 1,2, Overlay 5+ 1,2, Mill & Overlay 5+ 1,2, Overlay 5+ 1,2, Mill & Overlay 5+ 1,2, Overlay 5+ 1,2, Mill & Overlay 5+ 1,2, Overlay Mill & Overlay Overlay Mill & Overlay Overlay Mill & Overlay Overlay Mill & Overlay Overlay Mill & Overlay 1 1,2, ,2, ,2, ,2, ,2, ,2, ,2, ,2, ,2, ,2, ,2, ,2, ,2, ,2, ,2, ,2, ,2, ,2, ,2, ,2, Notes: (1) Refer to Appendix 1, Glossary and list of Acronyms for definitions of terms used in the table. (2) Production rates in the table are based on representative assumptions that are applied consistently throughout the table. These rates are only for calculating future user costs for the procedures in this manual and not for any other purpose. More project specific user costs for some freeway situations can be obtained from the CA4PRS software. (3) 24-hour continuous closure with 16 hours of operation per day (4) 24-hour continuous closure with 24 hours of operation per day (5) 55-hour extended closure over the weekend 67

76 Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Procedures Manual August 213 Table 3-6 Productivity Estimates of Typical Future Rehabilitation for Rigid and Composite Pavements Average Lane-mile Completed Per Closure Daily Closure Continuous Closure Final Surface Pavement Design Life Maintenance Service Level 5 to 7- Hour 8 to 12- Hour 16 hour/day 24 hour/day Weekend Closure Type Future M&R Alternative Closure Closure Operation Operation (55-Hour) Flexible Overlay 5+ 1,2, Flexible/ Flexible Overlay w/salb 4-hr RSC Composite 5+ 1,2,3 Replacements (FO+JPCP SR) 12-hr RSC hr RSC Rigid-Jointed Concrete Pavement Rehab A 5+ 1,2,3 12-hr RSC Plain 4-hr RSC Concrete Concrete Pavement Rehab B hr RSC 1,2, Pavement 4-hr RSC (JPCP) Concrete Pavement Rehab C hr RSC 1,2, Rigid- 4-hr RSC Punchout Repair A 5+ 1,2,3 Continuously 12-hr RSC Reinforced 4-hr RSC Punchout Repair B 5+ 1,2,3 Concrete 12-hr RSC Pavement 4-hr RSC Punchout Repair C 5+ 1,2,3 (CRCP) 12-hr RSC Rehabilitation Flexible Overlay w/ Slab Replacement 4-hr RSC (FO + JPCP SR) 1 1,2,3 Flexible Overlay w/ Slab Replacement 12-hr RSC (FO + JPCP SR) Mill, Slab Replacement & Overlay 4-hr RSC (MSRO) 1 1,2,3 Mill, Slab Replacement & Overlay 12-hr RSC (MSRO) Mill, Slab Replacement & Overlay 4-hr RSC (MSRO) Flexible / 2 1,2,3 Mill, Slab Replacement & Overlay Composite 12-hr RSC (MSRO) Crack, Seat, & Flexible Overlay ,2,3 (CSFOL) Replace with Flexible ,2, hr RSC ,2,3 12-hr RSC Replace with Composite 4-hr RSC ,2,3 Rigid - 12-hr RSC Jointed Plain 4-hr RSC ,2,3 Concrete 12-hr RSC Lane Replacement Pavement 4-hr RSC ,2,3 Rigid (JPCP) - 12-hr RSC Continuously 4-hr RSC ,2,3 Reinforced 12-hr RSC Lane Replacement Concrete 4-hr RSC ,2,3 Pavement 12-hr RSC FO = Flexible Overlay JPCP = Jointed Plain Concrete Pavement SR = Slab Replacement RSC = Rapid Set Concrete CRCP = Continuously Reinforced Concrete Pavement Notes: (1) Refer to Appendix 1, Glossary and list of Acronyms for definitions of terms used in the table. (2) Production rates are based on the lower end of the representative assumptions for the range and are applied consistently throughout the table. These rates are only for calculating future user costs for the procedures in this manual and not for any other purpose. More project specifics user cost for some freeway situations can be obtained from the CA4PRS software. (3) 24-hour continuous closure with 16 hours of operation per day (4) 24-hour continuous closure with 24 hours of operation per day (5) 55-hour extended closure over the weekend (6) Punchout Repair A involves significant punchout repairs and.15 of flexible overlay. It applies to continuously reinforced concrete pavement that had previous punchout repairs and a flexible overlay. (7) Punchout Repair B involves moderate punchout repair and.15 of flexible overlay. It applies to continuously reinforced concrete pavement where the total number of current and previous punchout repairs exceed 4 per mile. (8) Punchout Repair C involves minor punchout repairs and.15 of flexible overlay. It applies to continuously reinforced concrete pavement where the total number of current and previous punchout repairs do not exceed 4 per mile. (9) Precast panel concrete pavement is under development. See HQ LCCA Coordinator for assistance. 68

77 Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Procedures Manual August 213 Table 3-7 Productivity Estimates of Typical Future Ramp Rehabilitation for Rigid and Composite Pavements Average Lane-mile Completed Per Closure Daily Closure Continuous Closure Final Surface Pavement Design Life Maintenance Service Level 5 to 7- Hour 8 to 12- Hour 16 hour/day 24 hour/day Weekend Closure Type Future M&R Alternative Closure Closure Operation Operation (55-Hour) Flexible Overlay 5+ 1,2, Flexible/ Flexible Overlay w/salb 4-hr RSC Composite 5+ 1,2,3 Replacements (FO+JPCP SR) 12-hr RSC hr RSC Rigid-Jointed Concrete Pavement Rehab A 5+ 1,2,3 12-hr RSC Plain 4-hr RSC Concrete Concrete Pavement Rehab B hr RSC 1,2, Pavement 4-hr RSC (JPCP) Concrete Pavement Rehab C hr RSC 1,2, Rigid- 4-hr RSC Punchout Repair A 5+ 1,2,3 Continuously 12-hr RSC Reinforced 4-hr RSC Punchout Repair B 5+ 1,2,3 Concrete 12-hr RSC Pavement 4-hr RSC Punchout Repair C 5+ 1,2,3 (CRCP) 12-hr RSC Rehabilitation Flexible Overlay w/ Slab Replacement 4-hr RSC (FO + JPCP SR) 1 1,2,3 Flexible Overlay w/ Slab Replacement 12-hr RSC (FO + JPCP SR) Mill, Slab Replacement & Overlay 4-hr RSC (MSRO) 1 1,2,3 Mill, Slab Replacement & Overlay 12-hr RSC (MSRO) Mill, Slab Replacement & Overlay 4-hr RSC (MSRO) Flexible / 2 1,2,3 Mill, Slab Replacement & Overlay Composite 12-hr RSC (MSRO) Crack, Seat, & Flexible Overlay ,2,3 (CSFOL) Replace with Flexible ,2, hr RSC ,2,3 12-hr RSC Replace with Composite 4-hr RSC ,2,3 Rigid - 12-hr RSC Jointed Plain 4-hr RSC ,2,3 Concrete 12-hr RSC Lane Replacement Pavement 4-hr RSC ,2,3 (JPCP) Rigid - 12-hr RSC Continuously 4-hr RSC ,2,3 Reinforced 12-hr RSC Lane Replacement Concrete 4-hr RSC ,2,3 Pavement 12-hr RSC FO = Flexible Overlay JPCP = Jointed Plain Concrete Pavement SR = Slab Replacement RSC = Rapid Set Concrete CRCP = Continuously Reinforced Concrete Pavement Notes: (1) Refer to Appendix 1, Glossary and list of Acronyms for definitions of terms used in the table. (2) Production rates are based on the lower end of the representative assumptions for the range and are applied consistently throughout the table. These rates are only for calculating future user costs for the procedures in this manual and not for any other purpose. More project specifics user cost for some freeway situations can be obtained from the CA4PRS software. (3) 24-hour continuous closure with 16 hours of operation per day (4) 24-hour continuous closure with 24 hours of operation per day (5) 55-hour extended closure over the weekend (6) Punchout Repair A involves significant punchout repairs and.15 of flexible overlay. It applies to continuously reinforced concrete pavement that had previous punchout repairs and a flexible overlay. (7) Punchout Repair B involves moderate punchout repair and.15 of flexible overlay. It applies to continuously reinforced concrete pavement where the total number of current and previous punchout repairs exceed 4 per mile. (8) Punchout Repair C involves minor punchout repairs and.15 of flexible overlay. It applies to continuously reinforced concrete pavement where the total number of current and previous punchout repairs do not exceed 4 per mile. (9) Precast panel concrete pavement is under development. See HQ LCCA Coordinator for assistance. 69

78 Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Procedures Manual August Cost Estimate Calculators for Future Rehabilitation and There are four future rehabilitation and cost estimate calculators to choose from and are to be used when developing construction cost estimate for future M&R activities. The Cost Estimate window shown in Figure 3-21 appears when the COST button is selected in activities beyond the 1 panel. Choose the appropriate calculator that matches the rehabilitation or activity. For example, if the activity requires, then the flexible calculator should be selected. Unit prices are based on a weighted average between 22 to 212 from Caltrans construction contract cost database at the following website ( Figure 3-21 Cost Estimate Calculator Options 7

79 Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Procedures Manual August Rehabilitation Flexible Pavement Cost Estimator Figure 3-22 is the cost estimator panel for the Rehabilitation Flexible or Composite Pavement. Figure 3-22 Rehabilitation Flexible Pavement Panel The following are the steps to calculate the flexible pavement rehabilitation costs: 1) Enter the number of pavement lane miles in the project. Click the Pavement Cost button as shown in Figure 3-22, then the Figure 3-23 Pavement Selection Panel will be displayed. 71

80 Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Procedures Manual August 213 Figure 3-23 Pavement Selection Panel 2) Click the Traffic Index button, as shown in Figure 3-23, Figure 3-24 Traffic Index (TI) Computation for Flexible Pavement panel will be displayed. 72

81 Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Procedures Manual August 213 Figure 3-24 Traffic Index (TI) Computation for Flexible Pavement Panel 73

82 Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Procedures Manual August 213 3) Determine the TI by selecting the Location Selection and Import traffic data for the project, and the program calculates the TI. The calculated TI, is used if the Use this TI button is clicked. This TI is automatically entered on the Traffic Index panel as shown in Figure 3-23, Pavement Selection which is displayed again. 4) Enter the initial construction pavement structure. 5) The pavement thickness is calculated when the Calculate Thickness button is clicked. By clicking the Use Selected Thickness button, the new structure depth thickness is accepted and Figure 3-22 Flexible Rehabilitation Pavement panel with updated Pavement Cost ($)(1) is displayed. The pavement structure of the flexible rehabilitation activity is dependent of the TI and existing pavement structure, which may be the initial construction structure section. The initial structure section is to be determined by the Materials Branch. However, the TI can be calculated by using the Traffic Index panel shown in Figure 3-24, which contains traffic data from the Traffic Operation s 211 truck data. The TI may also, be furnished by the district s Traffic Operations branch, which may have more recent data. The lane distribution factor is dependent on the number of lanes in each direction per HDM Table 613.3B. Normally, the pavement structure is designed for a uniform lane distribution factor due to excessive construction costs incurred by using multiple pavement structural thicknesses for the same section of highway Rehabilitation Rigid Cost Estimator Figure 3-25 is the cost estimation panel for the Rehabilitation Rigid Pavement. 74

83 Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Procedures Manual August 213 Figure 3-25 Rehabilitation Rigid Pavement Cost Estimation Panel After click on Pavement Cost ($) button, you can calculate pavement cross-section (structure) by selecting the following in Figure 3-26, Rehab Rigid Pavement Selection panel: Climate region Options include Coastal, Inland Valley, High Mountain and High Desert, Desert, and Low Mountain and South Mountain. The climate region information is found in the Caltrans Climate Regions Map. Subgrade Soil Type Options are Type I or Type II. Refer to HDM for description of soil type. Traffic Index RealCost Version 2.5CA branches to Figure 3-27 for calculations. Lateral Support Existence Options are Yes or No. Refer to HDM for description of lateral support. Click the check box if the project includes Remove Concrete Pavement and Base. 75

84 Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Procedures Manual August 213 Figure 3-26 Rehab Rigid Pavement Selection Panel Figure 3-27, Traffic Index (TI) Computation for Rigid Pavement panel allows for the selection of the project location and imports the traffic data. The TI is then calculated. Click on the USE THIS TI to accept the data in the pavement structure options in Figure If the rigid pavement option is selected, then the program goes back to the panel shown in 76

85 Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Procedures Manual August 213 Figure Then click the Show Rigid Pavement Structure Depth button after the data entries are completed. Figure 3-27 Traffic Index (TI) Computation for Rigid Pavement Panel Click the Next button in Figure 3-26, you will see the Rehab Rigid Pavement Cost panel shown in Figure Click on OK button, the calculated Pavement Total Cost $ will be transferred to the Rehabilitation Rigid Pavement Cost Estimation Panel shown in Figure Figure 3-28 Rehab Rigid Pavement Cost Panel 77

86 Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Procedures Manual August Rigid Cost Estimator Figure 3-29 shows the cost estimator for the Rigid Pavement. Figure 3-29 Rigid Pavement Estimate Data Panel Generating an estimate for future rigid activity requires the following steps: 1) Select the appropriate concrete pavement restoration type based on Figure 3-3 and Figure ) Enter the pavement area in square yard. 3) Enter the concrete thickness in feet. 4) Enter base thickness in feet. 5) Enter shoulder area (square yard) in the appropriate pavement type. 78

87 Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Procedures Manual August 213 6) Enter the total number of work zone duration days. 7) Press Calculate Figure 3-3 CPR Selection Table For the base repair of rigid pavement for, 5 percent of damaged slabs are required to be repaired for CPR A and 25 percent of the damaged slabs are required to be repaired for CPR B. No base repair is required for CPR C. Figure 3-31 M&R Rigid Pavment Base Repair Information Window 79

88 Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Procedures Manual August Flexible or Composite Pavement Cost Estimator Figure 3-32 shows the cost estimate panel for the flexible pavement. Figure 3-32 Flexible Pavement Cost Estimate Panel Generating an estimate for future flexible activity requires the following steps. 1) Enter the pavement area (mainline and shoulder) in square yard. 2) Select the pavement surface type. 3) If applicable, enter the milling area in square yard. 4) If applicable, select if the sacrificial course type. 5) Enter the total number of work zone duration days. 6) Press Calculate 3.6 Input Warnings and Errors To see a list of missing or potentially erroneous data, click the Show Warnings button on the Switchboard, Figure 3-3, before running the analysis. Figure 3-33 shows an example of Warnings. Warnings call attention to certain inputs that fall out of expected ranges and do not necessarily indicate input errors. Errors are fatal inputs that will prevent the program from running and providing LCCA results. If Warnings or Errors occur, it is 8

89 Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Procedures Manual August 213 advisable to recheck inputs and project assumptions to ensure the analysis is realistic and accurate. A common error is mismatch: 13, which can mean that there is an empty input or a bad input. If this error occurs, review all inputs. 3.7 Simulation and Outputs Figure 3-33 Input Warnings The Simulation and Outputs section of the RealCost Version 2.5CA, Switchboard, Figure 3-3, includes buttons to view deterministic life-cycle cost results. (The buttons to run simulations of probabilistic inputs are not active). Deterministic Results: Click this button to have RealCost Version 2.5CA calculate and display deterministic values for both agency and user costs based upon the deterministic inputs. The Deterministic Results panel as shown in Figure 3-34, which provides a direct link Go to Worksheet button to the Deterministic Results Excel Worksheet that contains all the information needed to investigate the deterministic results. 81

90 Life-Cycle Cost Analysis Procedures Manual August 213 Figure 3-34 Deterministic Results Panel Reports: Click this button to have RealCost Version 2.5 produce a multi-page report that shows the Project Level inputs and M&R sequences. Details of the Alternative-Level inputs can be access through the Agency Cost Detail button. 3.8 Administrative Functions The Administrative Functions section of the RealCost Version 2.5CA, Switchboard, as shown in Figure 3-3 allows the engineer to save, clear, retrieve data, and close the Switchboard of RealCost Version 2.5CA. Go to Worksheets: Clicking this button will allow direct access to any input or result worksheet. Clear Input Data: Clicking this button clears the project-level inputs, alternative-level inputs, and results from the program and the worksheets. Save LCCA Workbook As...: Clicking this button allows you to save the entire Excel workbook, including all inputs and results worksheets, under a user-specified name. Exit LCCA: Clicking this button will close RealCost Version 2.5CA. 82

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